Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds
265 Cardwell Eaton Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.9 acresLot Size
1979Year Built

Description

Just minutes from downtown Highlands, this renovated mountain home combines modern updates with classic mountain style. The great room features a wall of windows showcasing Blue Valley views and a brick wood-burning fireplace with an ash chute for easy clean-up. Main Level:
Includes a primary suite and guest suite, both with king beds. The updated kitchen offers modern appliances, plenty of workspace, and natural light. The back deck provides mountain views, rocking chairs for relaxing, and a nearby
...Just minutes from downtown Highlands, this renovated mountain home combines modern updates with classic mountain style. The great room features a wall of windows showcasing Blue Valley views and a brick wood-burning fireplace with an ash chute for easy clean-up. Main Level:
Includes a primary suite and guest suite, both with king beds. The updated kitchen offers modern appliances, plenty of workspace, and natural light. The back deck provides mountain views, rocking chairs for relaxing, and a nearby fire pit for cool evenings. The great room also includes a sleeper sofa for additional guests. Lower Level:
A versatile space with a queen bed, bunk beds, and another sleeper sofa, plus a sitting area and a second wood-burning fireplace—ideal for guests or extra living space. Outdoor Living:
Enjoy long-range Blue Valley views from the covered porch or gather around the stone fire pit below for evenings under the stars. This well-maintained home is offered fully furnished with a few exclusions and includes thoughtful features like a lifetime, transferable mold remediation contract, a dehumidifier, and a recently inspected septic system in good order. Move-in ready and perfect as a primary residence, mountain getaway, or investment property.
  • Listed by: Cristina Vives 561.427.8829 cristina@bhhsmmr.com Brokerage DRE #C18342 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
  • Listed by: Faye Wurm 828.526.1717 faye@bhhsmmr.com Brokerage DRE #C18342 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
Listing closed: 05/18/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 1001902

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Property Information for 265 Cardwell Eaton Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,355 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 3.90 AC / 169,884 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take 106 to Holt Road (there where you turn to Glen Falls), Follow paved road around a turn, veer right on Klein Road. Stay on Klein until you come to Cardwell-Eaton on left. Go up gravel road and turn right up driveway.
  • Latitude: 35.036915
  • Longitude: -83.229515
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7439453352
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,354.65
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Driveway
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Native Plants, Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.9
  • Lot Size Area: 3.9
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Topography: Sloping
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1979
Building Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Hall, Main Level
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Lower
Room 2
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Laundry
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 9
  • Type: Bathroom 3
  • Level: Lower
Room 10
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main

Property History for 265 Cardwell Eaton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2026

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1001902

$1,163,460—
May 15, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1939108926

$1,163,500—
May 15, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1939064207

$1,163,500

+12.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2026

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1001902

$1,163,460
05/15/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1939108926

$1,163,500
05/15/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1939064207

$1,163,500

+12.3% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 265 Cardwell Eaton Road

Taxable ValueLand$750,000Additions$721,040Total$1,471,040
Tax Record2025$4,355 ($363 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,160 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,508 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt652 SqFtStories1Lot Size169,884 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated2016ZoningRCountyMACONAPN7439453352

Schools near 265 Cardwell Eaton Road

This home is within Macon County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Highlands School
PublicK to 12

Mountain View Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Macon Middle School
Public7 to 8

Franklin High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 265 Cardwell Eaton Road, Highlands, NC 28741
$1,163,460
3
–
169,884
$1,200,000
4
–
25,264
$823,030
3
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36,154
$115,000
–
–
–
185,565
$165,000
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–
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54,450
$1,650,000
4
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67,082

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